Inter Milan Vs Venezia – Spanish Goalkeeper Returns To Starting Lineup After Fatal Car Crash | OneFootball

Josep Martinez is likely to return to the Inter Milan starting lineup for tonight’s Coppa Italia clash against Venezia.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, the 27-year-old will take Yann Sommer’s spot between the sticks.

The Spaniard now has a chance to show he has overcome the major psychological blow he suffered in late October.

At that time, Josep Martinez was involved in a fatal car accident that tragically claimed a life.

Therefore, he has spent the past 40 days under constant psychological surveillance.

Josep Martinez to Start in Inter Milan vs Venezia Clash

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Josep Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after his teammate Hakan Calhanoglu (not pictured) scored his side’s first goal during the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Martinez has made two Serie A starts this season, with Inter winning both matches in which he was in goal.

Furthermore, the Nerazzurri only conceded once in those fixtures.

However, the former Genoa goalkeeper has been on the fringes since late September, last featuring in a 2-0 win at Cagliari.

Yann Sommer has been Cristian Chivu’s starting goalkeeper this season, with Martinez forced to settle for a backup role.